What Book Changed Your Life?

In celebration of National Library Week, we invite the campus to share the book that changed their life and explain how it changed them. Entries will be displayed in the library and on the library's website. The deadline to enter is Monday, April 1. All participants will be entered to win a Nook Simple Touch and accessories. Submit an entry!

Women in the Arts in Harford County

In celebration of International Women's Day, join the Hays-Heighe House for an inspirational discussion on women in the arts in Harford County, on Friday, March 8th, from 3-5 PM. View event information.

In His Own Words: Frederick Douglass and the Emancipation Proclamation

Join us for the special presentation, "In His Own Words: Frederick Douglass and the Emancipation Proclamation," with Bill Grimmette, Frederick Douglass Costumed Interpreter. Event will be held on Wednesday, February 20th, from 1-2 PM. For information, visit: www.harford.edu/library/events/grimmette.pdf

Yorkville Belle, Isaac Murphy Up

Join us for the unveiling of the rare painting “Yorkville Belle, Isaac Murphy Up,” while Michael Finney presents “Isaac Murphy’s Last Belle: The Story of a Champion Filly and America’s Greatest Jockey.” Event is February 20th, from 7-9 PM. For information, visit: www.harford.edu/library/events/belleandmurphy.pdf

Upcoming Lecture by James Karmel

Join us for a special presentation by James Karmel, Ph.D., Professor of History, on Thursday, February 21st at 3:30 PM. For information, visit: www.harford.edu/library/events/James_Karmel_Lecture.pdf

Emancipation and its Legacies

Join us for the opening of "Emancipation and its Legacies," a traveling exhibition developed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The exhibition opening is February 4th from 12-2 PM at the Hays-Heighe House. For information, visit: www.harford.edu/library/events/Emancipation_flyer.pdf

Essay Winner!

HCC Library is pleased to announce our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of our Constitution Day Essay Contest that began on Constitution Day September 17 and ran through to November 30.

1st Place - Shelia Hooker

2nd Place - Joshua Mitchell

3rd Place - Shelby Bunce

 

Thanks to all students who participated in the Library's essay contest and helping us to commemorate and celebrate our Nation's Constitution!